Hutch School serves SCCA patients and family members who live too far from Seattle to attend their regular schools.

The teachers and staff of Hutch School work with each student’s parents and home school to understand the unique needs of each student, as well as coordinate credits and class requirements of older students. Hutch School staff members also recognize that students are experiencing a difficult time and need extra kindness, flexibility, and individual attention. There is a clinical social worker onsite to address the emotional needs of students. Hutch School is located at Pete Gross House. Patients can receive instruction through all phases of their treatment: in the hospital with Seattle Children’s teachers, and at home or at Hutch School with Hutch School teachers.

SCCA patients and family members in kindergarten through 12th grade are welcome to enroll at any time during the school year. Parents are encouraged to enroll children before arriving in Seattle. You can start the enrollment process by calling Hutch School at (206) 667-1400, or email hutchsch@fhcrc.org. We know that the decision to relocate temporarily to Seattle can happen quite suddenly, so if you are unable to call or email in advance, the student can be enrolled after arriving in Seattle. SCCA social workers are available to help.

Seattle Children’s Schools Services

The playroom is a waiting area designed for children ages 10 and under, located on the fifth floor of SCCA. It is open Monday through Friday during clinic hours. For more information, call the Child Life specialist at (206) 288-7621. The playroom is not supervised by SCCA staff. Read about Child Life specialists.